Nobody’s fishing today, but Capt. Keith Mixon of Lakeland (www.mixinworkwithplay.com) has been catching a few trout and redfish on the Space Coast.

Here’s his report:

“During the past week, only a few species of fish have been willing to bite. To begin with, the early morning trout bite has been decent in both the Indian and Banana Rivers. Many of these fish have been willing to bite at first light. Live shrimp, mullet, or scented jerk baits such as Bass Assassin’s Chartruese Pepper Shad/Fire Tail 5 inch Sea Shad has worked well when rigged under a popping cork. Fishing these baits near schools of bait fish will increase your chances of catching a fish. Several of these trout have had an average length of 16 inches with the largest measuring 18 inches.

“In addition, a few redfish have been caught along channel drop offs as well as sandy pot holes along the grassy flats. Live shrimp rigged on a 3/0 hook has worked well when sight casting to them. Many of these slot size reds have been caught south of Titusville, Florida. Now that school is out, anglers can expect more boat traffic. This can cause fish to become spooked easily. Anglers should practice a quiet approach when targeting them.”

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Del Milligan has been writing columns on fishing and hunting for 28 years as The Ledger’s outdoors editor. He learned how you’re supposed to write at Middle Tennessee State University and at home, as his mother taught English at Lakeland High School. Write to Del at del.milligan@theledger.com.